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Durability verification database
By Nick Marston – 1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
A decade ago, BRANZ scientists developed a database of building products and techniques used to verify durability performance. This valuable resource informs BRANZ’s durability assessment of new products and systems.
Fighting fire
1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
As community and industry requirements have changed over the years, so have BRANZ’s fire research and testing capabilities.
Time for climate superheroes
By Duncan Sinclair – 1 February 2020, Build 176
Architect Duncan Sinclair of Black Pine Architects says now is the time to step up and address the impact we’re having on climate change. Architects Declare nz makes a strong start, proposing 11 key actions we can all take.
The heart of BRANZ
By Chelydra Percy – 1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Our people are the enduring heart of BRANZ. The passion and commitment our people bring to BRANZ create a rare and treasured taonga for our organisation.
BRANZ refocuses research
By Anne Duncan – 1 February 2020, Build 176
BRANZ is moving with the times, changing our research priorities to reflect what is happening in New Zealand and continuing to provide evidence and information that is relevant and useful. After all, that is why we are here.
BRANZ through the decades
1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
All about determinations
By Bruce Klein – 1 February 2020, Build 176
MBIE determinations are rulings that provide useful guidance on matters of doubt or dispute about building work. We look at the basics of determinations and, in the subsequent article, the first in a series, at lessons from a determination around compliance of an infinity pool.
Build to the plans
By Bruce Klein – 22 January 2020, Build 176
MBIE Determination 2019/025 highlights the importance of building to the consented plans or getting approval for a variation early.
Smarter building solutions
1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
BRANZ provides practical tools and sophisticated technology to help design, assess and construct better buildings for all New Zealanders.
